2014 Infiniti QX80 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
21 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
78,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 21 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 14.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 9.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.8% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 4.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Engine: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Electrical System: 3; Suspension: 2; Air Bags: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Steering: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2014: 1; 2015: 6; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 2; 2023: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10680498 · 2015-02-02 (February 2, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI QX80. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10680498 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11191795 · 2019-03-27 (March 27, 2019)
THE CAR IS HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BATTERY NOT KEEPING A CHARGE. SPRING 2018 TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, BATTERY, STARTER, ALTERNATOR CHECKS OUT OK BUT EVEN AFTER REPLACING A CRACKED BATTERY IN SUMMER 2018 WITH A NEW NOW MARCH 2019 THE 7TH MONTH OLD BATTERY DOES NOT WORK. MY CAR WILL NOT START WITHOUT A CHARGE WHEN STATIONARY.
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11191795 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11687719 · 2025-09-16 (September 16, 2025)
The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH, the service engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a non-Infiniti dealer, where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. Most recently, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was taken back to the non-Infinity dealer, where it was diagnosed that the bucket light cylinder near the camshaft had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact r…
Owner-reported narrative. 55 miles reported. Look up ODI 11687719 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11759908 · 2026-08-27 (August 27, 2026)
I apologize in advance if I’m not using the correct form to find out this information, hopefully if this does not reach correct person you can get to correct person for me. There has been a constant gas smell coming from gas tank area since we purchased vehicle in 2/2026. I thought it was just fumes from adding fuel but have since (while reaching in to retrieve grandbaby from back seat, I noticed a strong smell reaching towards driver door and a slight gas smell reaching inside vehicle. We have not been able to locate a gas leak anywhere jus…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11759908 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11463045 · 2022-05-02 (May 2, 2022)
The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle began to stall. The contact veered to the side of the road and kept the vehicle running. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact then returned to her residence. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact contacted the used car dealer she had purchased the vehicle from and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Numb…
Owner-reported narrative. 127,785 miles reported. Look up ODI 11463045 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11708449 · 2026-01-02 (January 2, 2026)
My daughter was driving this car home from college on I80 east from Iowa to joliet and almost was involved in a accident. The stearing started to lean to the left and when she had to slow down and brake the stearing went hard to her left until she released the brake. she pulled over and called me i came out and drove it home slowly. i took it to my mechanic which i thought it was an alignment issue or a caliper on rear brakes. However it was brought to my attention by the mechanic that the left side of the rear sub frame was rootted out by rust…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11708449 at NHTSA ↗